Master of Science in Physician Associate Studies
Learn to provide compassionate, respectful, high-quality health care as a certified physician associate. This full-time, 27-month program consists of a 15-month didactic phase followed by a 12-month clinical phase segmented into four-week rotations.
You’ll end the program with a combined 2,000 hours of experience in internal medicine, general surgery, pediatrics and primary care/family medicine, as well as orthopedics, women’s health, emergency medicine, behavioral health and one additional elective area.
In the Master of Science in Physician Associate Studies program, you will also:
- Learn from world-class physicians, physician associates and other health care professionals in state-of-the-art medical facilities and in a variety of clinical settings
- Benefit from a student-centered learning environment, in small classes taught by experienced PA educators and gain hands-on clinical experience starting your first year
- Enjoy an innovative curriculum that includes specific courses offered in a hybrid online/on-campus format
- Focus on primary care and population health and wellness through a patient-centric approach
- Study in SHU’s patient assessment suites, with state-of-the-art technology and clinical simulators such as Harvey, a cardiopulmonary patient simulator that provides high-fidelity heart and lung sounds
- Complete supervised clinical rotation experiences at various SHU affiliated sites
- Become proficient in PA profession competencies as defined by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Be prepared to sit for the PA National Certification Exam. When you pass the exam, you will be qualified to apply for state licensure in any state and work as a certified PA (PA-C) under the supervision of a licensed physician.
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For more information, fill out the form below or contact Cristen Meehl at 203-416-3031 or meehlc@sacredheart.edu.
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